Facts and figures

At the University of Melbourne, we’re proud of our outstanding reputation for excellence.

For over 160 years we’ve made distinctive contributions to society and attracted the best and brightest students and researchers – bringing together the world's best minds to solve globally significant problems.

#1in Australia

#32in the world

#6in graduate employability worldwide

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019/QS Graduate Employability 2019

Independent world rankings place us as number 1 in Australia and among the leading universities internationally – number 32 (THE) and number 38 (ARWU).

In Australia, our research expenditure is second only to that of CSIRO. With over 100 research centres and institutes, we bring together expertise from across the University and connect with thought leaders around the world to tackle society’s complex problems in innovative ways.

QS World University Rankings place us in the top 20 internationally in 14 subject areas.